YEARLY HIGH
464.3326 LBP
YEARLY LOW
427.1363 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
447.4481 LBP

2016 PEN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 464.3326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 427.1363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.1963 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 439.6312 to the December average rate of 444.2389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 464.3326 was down 8.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 507.9963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,321,663 LBP
2015 Average 2,371,310 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,135,682 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,981.51 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

459.6210
427.9202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 446.4339, compared to 448.4622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 446.4339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 448.4622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 24.6966 LBP (High: 453.5087 / Low: 428.8122). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7046 LBP (High: 450.6025 / Low: 443.8979).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.6966
September Spread (Stable) ±6.7046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 9.0692 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 456.8959) against the same month in 2015 (average: 483.7395), the exchange rate shifted by -26.8436 (-5.55%).

2016 Avg (April) 456.8959
2015 Avg (April) 483.7395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 443.7600 435.1375 439.6312
February 434.7390 427.1363 430.5620
March 453.5087 428.8122 443.2033
April 464.3326 444.8632 456.8959
May 460.1052 447.9115 453.2752
June 460.2402 447.4342 455.0360
July 461.0734 449.5092 456.9793
August 456.7778 445.9617 452.9855
September 450.6025 443.8979 446.6694
October 449.5898 442.8648 445.8149
November 448.9550 441.0062 444.0850
December 451.8162 441.2227 444.2389